News for 2025

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Important public announcement in Skåne County

Update 11.29, 15 September 2025: The important public announcement about a suspicious object in Hyllievång, Malmö, has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Hässleholm Municipality, Skåne County

Update 8/9 06.20: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important Public Announcement in Hörby, Skåne län

Update 7/9 18.20: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important public announcement for Västernorrland County

The large amount of rain in Västernorrland may still impact road and railway traffic. Keep updated about via the Swedish Transport Administration's website. Update 7/9 15:00: The important public announcement because of heavy rains and undermined roads is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Motala in Motala Municipality, Östergötland County.

Update 2/9 at 22.59: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important public announcement for Bergshammar in Nyköping Municipality, Södermanland County

Update 28th August 9.00 p.m.: The Important public announcement for that was issued for Bergshammar is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Örebro in Örebro Municipality, Örebro County.

Update 19/8 at 02:10: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Suspected shooting at mosque in Örebro

At 1:45 p.m. on Friday, 15 August, the police received information that a shooting had occurred in connection with a mosque in Vivalla, Örebro.

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Reduce water consumption in Stockholm

The unusually warm water temperature in the Mälaren area is negatively affecting the capacity to produce tap water in Stockholm. In order to have enough water, the municipal water company Stockholm Vatten och Avfall urges residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption.

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Important Public Announcement for Nässjö in Jönköpings län:

Update 6/8 at 10.26: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important public announcement for Hultsfred in Hultsfred Municipality, Kalmar County

Update 4/8 at 22.47: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important public announcement for the central parts of Hultsfred in Hultsfred Municipality, Kalmar County

Update 4/8 at 15:32: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important public announcement for central Norsjö in Norsjö Municipality, Västerbotten County

Update 28/7 at 03.09: The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Important public announcement for Central Hudiksvall in Hudiksvall Municipality, Gävleborg County

Update 27/7 at 22.44. The message is no longer in effect. The danger is over.

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Information for Swedes in Cyprus

Forest and land fires are currently raging in the mountainous area north of Limassol in Cyprus. A number of villages have been evacuated and some roads are closed to traffic, according to the Swedish Embassy's website.

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Important Public Announcement to the public in Järvafältet in Stockholm County

The Important Public Announcement to the public in Järvafältet in Stockholm County is being terminated and is being replaced by an official notice. The danger and the cordons around the fire site remain. The rescue coordinator urges everyone to stay away from the area and follow police instructions.

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Important public announcement for Emmaboda in Kalmar County

Update 4/7 at 07:40 AM. The important public announcement that was issued for Emmaboda is no longer in effect.

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Warning of extreme heat in southern and central Europe

Several countries in southern and central Europe are currently experiencing high or very high temperatures. Here we are gathering information about the heatwave from Swedish embassies and other responsible authorities.

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Warning of GPS interference in the Baltic Sea

During the spring, the Swedish Maritime Administration has received several reports of GPS interference in the Baltic Sea. The authorities are now urging recreational boat owners and others who will be navigating at sea to be extra vigilant.

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On the security situation in Iran and Israel

Following the Israeli attacks on Iran and the Iranian attacks on Israel, the airspace in the two countries, as well as the airports, have been closed. Swedish embassies are limiting their opening hours for visitors and have tightened their advice to Swedes in the countries.

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Important public announcement for Öjebyn/Bergviken in Piteå Municipality, Norrbotten County

Update 13/6 at 8.16. The danger is over. The message is no longer in effect.

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Important Public Announcement in Västra Götalands län

Update 10/6 at 11.31. The important public announcement that was issued for Lidköping Municipality is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Mölndal Municipality, Västra Götaland County

Update 9/6 at 17.30. The important public announcement that was issued for Mölndal is no longer in effect.

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Travel advice – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Due to the security situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to the provinces of South Ubangi, North Ubangi, Bas Uele, Haut Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Maniema, Tanganyika, Kasaï, and Kasaï Central in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Three killed in shooting in Uppsala, police confirms

The police have confirmed that three people have been killed in a shooting in Uppsala on Tuesday.

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Important public announcement in Bjärred in Lomma municipality, Skåne county

Update 27/4 at 21:05: The important public announcement for Bjärred in Lomma municipality is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Luleå

Update April 24, 20:00: The Important public announcement for a fire in a parking garage in Kallkällan in Luleå Municipality has been withdrawn and is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement for Umeå Municipality

Update 17th April, 23.25PM: The public announcement regarding a fire in Umeå has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important announcement for Vänersborg

Update 12 April 2025, 21.45: The public announcement regarding a fire in Vänersborg has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Strömsund

Update 9th of April 05:15: The important public announcement for Strömsund is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement to the public in Malmö in Skåne County

Update 4th of April 22.40: The important public announcement for Malmö is no longer in effect.

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Earthquake in South East Asia

Two strong earthquakes has occurred in Myanmar and has also had a major impact in Thailand. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Swedes who are in the area to contact their relatives, keep up to date with developments in the media and follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.

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The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to South Sudan

On 27 march 2025 , the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs decided to advise against all travel to South Sudan and urges Swedes who are there to leave the country.

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Important public announcement for Gävle municipality

Uppdate 19/3 17.40: The Important public announcement for Engeltofta and Bönan is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Heden/Lornesberg in Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County

Uppdate 14/3 02.20: The Important public announcement for Heden/Lorensberg in Gothenburg Municipality, Västra Götaland County is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Kilafors in Bollnäs municipality, Gävleborg county

Update 8 March 08.15: The important public announcement regarding a fire in an industry in Kilafors, Bollnäs municipality is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Södervärn in Malmö municipality

Update 7 March 16.30: The important public announcement regarding Södervärn in Malmö municipality is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Lönsboda in Osby municipality, Skåne county.

Update 6 March 09.48: The important public announcement regarding a fire in Lönsboda is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement for Gottåsa in Alvesta Municipality, Kronoberg County

Update 10.30 on 20 February 2025: The important public announcement regarding a fire in Gottåsa has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Important public announcement in Uppsala county

Update 15 February 2025 at 18:30: The important notice issued due to strain on the healthcare system is no longer valid.

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Important public announcement for Boländerna in Uppsala, Uppsala County

Update 18.41 on 13 February 2025: The important public announcement regarding a fire in Boländerna in Uppsala has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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Several dead after school shooting

Eleven people have died after a shooting at the Campus Risbergska school in Örebro. It is currently unclear how many people have been injured. The police believe that the perpetrator acted alone and is one of the dead. The municipality has crisis support in place at Hagakyrkan, Skäpplandsgatan 29.

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Important public announcement for Hammarbyhöjden, Stockholm

Update 16.09 on 28 January 2025: The important public announcement regarding dangerous object in Hammarbyhöjden has been revoked and is no longer in effect.

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The Swedish Police on the recent explosions in residential areas

Following the recent blasts in residential buildings, the Police are calling on the public to be vigilant.

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Several seriously injured following bus accident

Four people were seriously injured when a bus overturned on the E4 motorway at Jönåker near Nyköping on Saturday.